CONTENTS Introduction Operation Notes Features Sender unit Layout Sender unit Descriptions Receiver unit Layout Receiver unit Descriptions Connecting the DVI FM1500 Optical Extender with Recordable EDID Wiring Diagram EDID Programming 10 Specifications 11 Warranty...
INTRODUCTION Congratulations on your purchase of the DVI FM1500 Optical Extender with Recordable EDID. Your complete satisfaction is very important to us. GefenPRO In the realm of video distribution, certain features are invaluable in a commercial or broadcast environment. Accommodations such as a build-in power supply and flat black rack-mount enclosures set GefenPRO apart from our traditional products.
This product does not support interlaced video resolutions such as 1080i. • The DVI FM1500 Sender unit has a default built-in EDID of 1920 x 1200. If the Sender unit is programmed with another EDID (see page 9), the default EDID will be erased. Once the default EDID is erased, it cannot be...
Sender module does not require power if the DVI source provides sufficient power on pin 14 of the DVI connector (most sources do) Package Includes (1) GefenPro DVI FM1500 - Sender unit (1) GefenPro DVI FM1500 - Receiver unit (2) 5V DC power supplies...
SENDER UNIT DESCRIPTIONS Status This LED indicator will slowly blink bright green, indicating that there is a valid connection between the Sender unit and Receiver unit. Power This LED indicator will glow bright green, when power is applied to the Sender unit.
RECEIVER UNIT DESCRIPTIONS Status This LED indicator will slowly blink bright green, indicating that there is a valid connection between the Sender unit and Receiver unit. Power This LED indicator will glow bright green, when power is applied to the Receiver unit.
CONNECTING THE DVI FM1500 OPTICAL EXTENDER WITH RECORDABLE EDID How to Connect the DVI FM1500 Optical Extender with Recordable EDID STOP: Before continuing, connect one of included 5V DC power supplies to the Receiver unit. If EDID programming is required, then skip to the EDID Programming Procedure on the next page.
EDID programming is required if the maximum resolution of the display does not support 1920 x 1200 (WUXGA). IMPORTANT: The DVI FM1500 Sender unit has a default built-in EDID of 1920 x 1200. If the Sender unit is programmed with another EDID (see page 9), the default EDID will be erased.
SPECIFICATIONS Maximum Pixel Clock................165 MHz Input Video Signal................1.2 volts p-p Input DDC Signal................5 volts p-p (TTL) DVI Connector (Sender / Receiver)..........DVI-D, 19-pin, male Fiber Optic Connector (Sender / Receiver)..........SC type Power Supply (Sender / Receiver)..............5V DC Power Consumption............2.5 Watts (max.) per unit Operating Temperature................0 ~ 50 °C Dimensions (Sender / Receiver)........1.54”...
WARRANTY Gefen warrants the equipment it manufactures to be free from defects in material and workmanship. If equipment fails because of such defects and Gefen is notified within two (2) years from the date of shipment, Gefen will, at its option, repair or replace the equipment, provided that the equipment has not been subjected to mechanical, electrical, or other abuse or modifications.
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